
First person: Getting serious about sharing the gospel
Do people who know nothing of Jesus and salvation spend an eternity in hell?

Afghan women suffering brunt of religious freedom restrictions, report says
Religious freedom in Afghanistan has deteriorated since the Taliban seized control two years ago, and Afghan women have suffered most, a report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom stated.

Tennessee churches host block party for Blue Oval workers
Mike Young, senior pastor at Zion Baptist Church, Brownsville, knows that if Tennessee Baptists are truly going to make an impact in Blue Oval City, it is going to require cooperation from churches all over the state.

100 years: Southern Baptists celebrate partnership in Romania
This year, the Baptist Theological Institute in Bucharest, Romania, celebrated 100 years of existence and partnership with Southern Baptists. From

ERLC’s Brent Leatherwood resigns; acting president named
Brent Leatherwood has resigned as president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, concluding nearly nine years of service.

Study: Protestant churches serving local schools in a variety of ways
As students head back to the classroom, they’re likely to see the impact of local churches in their schools this year.

New SBC abuse prevention, response helpline launched
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Office for Abuse Prevention and Response has launched a revamped helpline for those needing assistance with matters related to sexual abuse.

GCR Task Force files (part 5): Saving NAMB
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Baptist Paper staff members continue their review of the audio files from the 2009–2010 meetings of